Re: TypeInBraille: Leaves a lot to be desired

2013-01-05 Thread Ray Foret Jr
Uh, sir, not UED-rather-UEB. It sdtands for Unified English Braille. Sincerely, The Constantly Barefooted Ray Still a very proud and happy Mac and Iphone user! On Jan 4, 2013, at 11:25 PM, Christopher-Mark Gilland clgillan...@gmail.com wrote: What is u e d anyway? Thank you kindly,

Re: TypeInBraille: Leaves a lot to be desired

2013-01-05 Thread Joanne Chua
Hi All, Even with UEB - Unify English Braille also have it's problem. It suppose to unite all the english braille, but it creates pmore problem. Like now, even english braile countries have different sort of UEB floting around the place. Its a bit like a contract, i will adapt UEB, in my terms,

for advanced voice over users only

2013-01-05 Thread Yuma Antoine Decaux
Hi all, I m trying to figure out a setting on voice over to allow certain punctuation symbols to be announced and others not. Ok, this seems like an impossibility, but hear me out: there are many symbols which voice over does not read unless you go character by character, and those aren't

Re: Braille Display Questions

2013-01-05 Thread Steve Holmes
What Christine wants to do is use the command bound to VO-J; I don't remember the exact name for it but it allows for jumping between different parts of the screen and remain interacted with the same. I use it a lot in iTunes and Mail. For Mail it jumps immediately between the list of mail

Re: locking the mac update

2013-01-05 Thread Steve Holmes
The only other thing I can think of is the Sleep option from the Apple menu after pressing VO-m from any application. Another thing that may be affecting behavior on different machines is whether or not you have a password assigned to wake the machine from a sleep state; I don't in my case.

Re: for advanced voice over users only

2013-01-05 Thread erik burggraaf
How about a braille display? A bit expensive but far quicker and more accurate for such high end tasks. Unless you have a sensitivity issue this is probably the way to go. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or

Re: Expanding Conversations in Mail

2013-01-05 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi, When I experience this, pressing command+left or right arrow always seems to get the arrow keys to start expanding the threads again. It is a very simple but reliable fix for me. Robert Carter On Jan 4, 2013, at 2:55 PM, Steve Holmes steve.holme...@gmail.com wrote: Nah, I have run into

Accessible torrent client?

2013-01-05 Thread Matt Gilman
I was curious as to what you guys are using for a torrent client? I have tried a few but I can't seem to find a completely accessible one. Do you guys have any ideas? Thanks, Matt. Matt Gilman Www.blindbiketrials.com 443-650-8441 Sent from my talking iPhone. Siri probably wrote this email.

Re: Accessible torrent client?

2013-01-05 Thread erik burggraaf
Utorrent is the best I've found for features to accessibility. Some clients such as transmition are fully accessible, but don't quite have the scope of features that Utorrent offers. Unless they've been developed significantly since years ago when I last looked. Best, Erik Burggraaf

iTunes and authorizing devices

2013-01-05 Thread Stacey Robinson
Hi all, My iTunes account says I have three computers authorized. How can I go in and see what those are and make changes if necessary? Stacey Robinson stacey...@bellsouth.net -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this

SuperDuper weirdness

2013-01-05 Thread Phil Halton
I've been creating sparse bundle image files of my MacHD every week for several months now. And I also create a twice weekly bootable partition. I've never needed to restore from the sparse bundle image files until now, and now I can't get SuperDuper to see those files. They don't appear in

Re: for advanced voice over users only

2013-01-05 Thread Mark Baxter
I haven't tested this out, but my theory is that you might be able to add them to the VO pronunciation dictionary to be spoken differently. For example, if you know what keystroke is used to make a symbol that is ignored when VO comes to it, you could tell VO to pronounce that symbol as

Re: Expanding Conversations in Mail

2013-01-05 Thread Les Kriegler
Hi Rodney, Steve and Robert, I appreciate the suggestions to try command left and right arrows and unloading VO. Next time this happens, I will try both suggestions. While on occasion, QuickNav has been on in Mail, it almost always is not, but it's a good reminder to make certain it's off in

Re: for advanced voiceover users only

2013-01-05 Thread Laura M
That's exactly what I was going to suggest. It's not a perfect solution, but it's the one I use in these situations. Sometimes I find I need to put a space before or after the symbol when I'm writing the text in the pronunciation editor. Without that, I find VoiceOver still just ignores the

Re: Braille Display Questions

2013-01-05 Thread Eugenia Firth
Hi Steve and Kristeen Although it probably won't do everything that's wanted, I did figure out how to get into a message with the braille display so it can be read. It seems to work every time. If you press spacebar and the letter e, it's like doing the return key. I've done it several times

Re: iTunes and authorizing devices

2013-01-05 Thread Daniel C
Hello, View your account under the iTunes Store, and click on manage devices. There, you will be able to remove the computers. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to

Tones in iOS6

2013-01-05 Thread Nicholas Parsons
I'm using an iPhone4S. I'm currently using iOS6 but I think I was still having problems back in iOS5, though they weren't as bad. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: garage band question.

2013-01-05 Thread Jessica Moss
I'm using the on-screen keyboard, and I can't remember exactly how I managed to browse the different instruments, I just remember selecting different ones other than piano, turning the on-screen keyboard on, and it not doing anything, so have no idea if I've gone to the wrong

Re: TypeInBraille: Leaves a lot to be desired

2013-01-05 Thread Chris H
Hello Chris I cannot answer your questions really. I do use the app and like it, but am so much looking forward to BrailleTouch. It just seems to me the writing is cumbersome and, like you say, strange at times. I do know that no, Grade 2 isn't an option in TypeInBraille, and won't be for

Re: Braille Display Questions

2013-01-05 Thread Les Kriegler
I tried the interaction command with the braille command and I was not taken to the message text. Rather, it interacted with the sender of the message. However, space with E sends the return key to the Mail App and then the message will open. Les On Jan 4, 2013, at 8:19 PM, Scott Davert

Re: Expanding Conversations in Mail

2013-01-05 Thread Steve Holmes
That does sound much easier and more strait-forward; I will have to try that the next time this happens. Thanks for the tip. On Jan 5, 2013, at 6:27 AM, ROBERT CARTER nc5rn...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, When I experience this, pressing command+left or right arrow always seems to get the arrow

Lost an app after SuperDuper restore

2013-01-05 Thread Phil Halton
Using SuperDuper, I restored back to a point before purchasing the MainStage app, and although it is not now on my system, AppStore says the MainStage app is installed and I cannot reinstall or even repurchase it. Is there some way I can shake things up and get app store to recognize this new

Re: Lost an app after SuperDuper restore

2013-01-05 Thread Chris Bruinenberg
I believe you need to go to purchased. On Jan 5, 2013, at 11:25 AM, Phil Halton philh...@comcast.net wrote: Using SuperDuper, I restored back to a point before purchasing the MainStage app, and although it is not now on my system, AppStore says the MainStage app is installed and I cannot

Re: iTunes and authorizing devices

2013-01-05 Thread Daniel C
Not a problem, glad I could be of help. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

OT Milton Keynes UK

2013-01-05 Thread Neil Barnfather - TalkNav
All, If anyone themselves is aged between 3 - 20 years, is the parent of a child in this age range, or knows of anyone in this age range, living in Milton Keynes, or Buckinghamshire UK, I would be very grateful if you'd please contact me off list at: serv...@talknav.com I'm trying to locate

Re: garage band question.

2013-01-05 Thread Ricardo Walker
Hi, First thing, you want to make sure your using musical typing. This is turned on with command shift K. You also want to make sure you haven't locked the track. If the track is locked, you will be prevented from playing the instrument on that track. The toggle to lock and unlock a track

Re: Lost an app after SuperDuper restore

2013-01-05 Thread Phil Halton
Just got off the phone with AppleCare. The problem seems to be that I didn't delete/uninstall the MainStage app before doing a restore, so the App store never realized that the app was deleted. It thinks its still installed on my system. Solution: using SuperDuper, go back to the future where

Re: TypeInBraille: Leaves a lot to be desired

2013-01-05 Thread Christopher-Mark Gilland
Gotta love hearing loss, huh. Thank you kindly, Christopher-Mark Gilland. Founder of CLG Productions - Original Message - From: Ray Foret Jr To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2013 3:08 AM Subject: Re: TypeInBraille: Leaves a lot to be desired

Re: Supercharge Your Productivity With LaunchBar [Deals]

2013-01-05 Thread Jonathan C. Cohn
I tried Launch bar several years ago and was unable to get VO to work very well with it. However, there should be a free demo download of it from the vendor. Tidbits also has recommended the software as almost essential for adding efficiency. Jonathan Cohn jon.c.c...@gmail.com (703)

Redirecting Audio

2013-01-05 Thread Les Kriegler
A friend wishes to listen to the football playoffs on his Mac. He is streaming the game o his iPad. What is the easiest way to accomplish this? Alternatively, is there a good site he can go to on the Mac to hear the playoff games? Thanks. Les -- You received this message because you are

re: for advanced users only

2013-01-05 Thread Yuma Antoine Decaux
Hi All, Thanks for the suggestions. However: 1-being relatively recently blind, i haven't had much time learning braille as my disability is related to trauma and only went for fundamentals, and i'm too slow for anything on that front. 2-i tried dictionary suggestion but voice over assumes

Re: for advanced users only

2013-01-05 Thread Mark Baxter
Okay, how about another approach. Go through with a find and replace, function and replace all the examples of Theta or Iota or Nu or whatever with the words theta, iota, nu. This is your copy of the textbook, you can mark it up however you want. Also, in passing, I would note that different

re: for advanced users only

2013-01-05 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi yuma, I love that tag at the end of your message BTW...bubble bath indeed. I simply wanted to point out that you are in the majority not being a braille user. Even a basic google of braille brings up figures indicating less than 15% even less than 10% in some cases of those experiencing

audio highjack pro

2013-01-05 Thread Lisette Wesseling
Hi folks I'm trying out this app but having some trouble figuring out how to record audio from Safari. Has anybody done any tutorials on this? Applevis doesn't seem to have anything. I'm having a bit of trouble figuring out the concepts in the app so I can get started. It's supposed to be

Re: audio highjack pro

2013-01-05 Thread Ray Foret Jr
Okay. Nothing to be confused about. To record from Safari, do this. 1. arrow to the safari session. 2. Press command+r to begin audi Hi Jacking and recording. Safari will launch in the backround. You'll want to make sure you have instant on. This way, if Safari is already open, and you

Re: audio highjack pro

2013-01-05 Thread Cheryl Homiak
Can you give a little more detail about what confuses you? You choose the safari session from the components and sessions list; You choose your recording settings from the recording tab; you check the hijack box and the record button and the mute button if you want it or as ray pointed out use

Re: for advanced users only

2013-01-05 Thread Rod Skene
True, a small percentage of blind people use braille. However, as much as 90% of blind people employed today are Braille users. I would recommend anyone who cannot use print to learn braille. I learned braille as an adult because I am newly blinded too. it has given me many more opportunities

Re: audio highjack pro

2013-01-05 Thread Ray Foret Jr
IF worst comes to worst, I'd be happy to throw a little something together: But, as Cheryll points out, really easy. Sincerely, The Constantly Barefooted Ray Still a very proud and happy Mac and Iphone user! On Jan 5, 2013, at 7:51 PM, Cheryl Homiak cahom...@gmail.com wrote: Can you give a

Never had so many problems with my Mac in almost 3 years

2013-01-05 Thread Shawn Krasniuk
Hi everyone. You hardly ever hear me complain about my experience on the Mac, but now the glitches are just really too stupid. First off, Growl keeps crashing Voiceover every few times when people sign in or out of either Facebook or Skype and those stupid developers have no other way for

Re: garage band question.

2013-01-05 Thread Jessica Moss
Ok, how do you get to the place to select what instrument again? It's been a while sense I've used the program, and I can't remember now how I got there in the first place, so kind of need a memory refresher. On Jan 5, 2013, at 3:46 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: Hi, First thing, you want to

Re: locking the mac update

2013-01-05 Thread Chris Blouch
Worked for me. Apparently this is the Display Sleep command which triggers any screen saver lock if you have that enabled, described in #3 of this article: http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57529570-263/how-to-lock-your-screen-in-os-x/ CB On 1/4/13 5:58 PM, Chris Bruinenberg wrote: I

How To Deauthorize A System You No longer Own

2013-01-05 Thread David Tanner
Does anyone know how one could deauthorize a computer in iTunes when you no longer have the computer. I have run out of authorizations on my iTunes account and two of the systems that were authorized I can't deauthorize because I no longer have those two machines. David Tanner - Host

Re: audio highjack pro

2013-01-05 Thread Lisette Wesseling
Hi Cheryl and Ray Thanks for these tips. If you check the highjack and the record boxes, do you still have to do command r to start recording? How do you stop recording? I can't find a stop button or keyboard shortcut. Can you play recordings from within audio highjack pro? I can't find a way

Re: locking the mac update

2013-01-05 Thread Chris Bruinenberg
Glad it worked for you. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 5, 2013, at 7:19 PM, Chris Blouch cblo...@aol.com wrote: Worked for me. Apparently this is the Display Sleep command which triggers any screen saver lock if you have that enabled, described in #3 of this article:

IPhone 5: Is it just me or am I noticing something awesome!

2013-01-05 Thread Christopher-Mark Gilland
Is it just all in my head? It sounds to me like from the 4S to the 5, the IPhone 5's internal speaker has been made way! way! better! I'm also finding that the Daniel U K English voice seems to be way way more clear and not near as distorted as it was on the 4S. If this really has been

Re: garage band question.

2013-01-05 Thread Phil Halton
Jessica, first open the track info pane with command-I. Then interact with the track info group that appears right next to the layout area. select browse, and arrow over to the browser and interact. in there are all the software instruments. VO up and down through the various lists of

Re: How To Deauthorize A System You No longer Own

2013-01-05 Thread Daniel C
Find a computer you can use; pc or mac, sign in with your apple ID on iTunes, then you can de-authorize the computers. From the view my account menu, view your account. Then click on manage devices. On the manage devices screen, you can remove the computers you no longer own. -- You received

pages question

2013-01-05 Thread Chris Bruinenberg
Hi all. I'm trying to force myself to use pages. I'm reading a document that is about 300 pages long. Is there an easy way to jump to a particular portion of the document? Is there a way to search by page number? Or even a way to use bookmarking? Thanks for any help or tips. Also, i still can't

Re: How To Deauthorize A System You No longer Own

2013-01-05 Thread David Tanner
Thank you. I was hopeing that there was a way to do that. - Original Message - From: Daniel C topdog2...@gmail.com To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2013 9:59 PM Subject: Re: How To Deauthorize A System You No longer Own Find a computer you can use; pc

Re: audio highjack pro

2013-01-05 Thread Cheryl Homiak
Yes, I just check and uncheck the record box in the toolbar rather than doing the keyboard shortcut but maybe the keyboard shortcut is a toggle. In the component and session list is something called recording bin and that's how you access your recordings in audio hijack pro though you can also

creating a smart mail box with mail

2013-01-05 Thread Chris Bruinenberg
Hi all. I was wondering, is there a way to create a folder, where all of the mac visionary mail would go to? If so, how do i set this up in mac's mail client? Thanks for any help. Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post